The objective of this study was to develop specifications for portable reusable temporary rumble strips for their applications in different work zone settings in Kansas. A detailed literature review, … [Read more...] about Development of Temporary Rumble Strip Specifications
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Innovative End-of Queue Warning System Reduces Crashes Up to 45%
This fact sheet details the application of an innovative end-of-queue warning system developed by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute to reduce the risk of crashes on a project to widen 96 … [Read more...] about Innovative End-of Queue Warning System Reduces Crashes Up to 45%
Podcast 12: Wake Up! Using Temporary Rumble Strips in Work Zones to Improve Driver Alertness
This podcast is an introduction to the concept of portable rumble strips and serves as a companion to the guidance document entitled “Guidance for the use of Temporary Rumble Strips in Work Zones.” … [Read more...] about Podcast 12: Wake Up! Using Temporary Rumble Strips in Work Zones to Improve Driver Alertness
Effectiveness of Temporary Rumble Strips in Alerting Motorists in Short-Term Surveying Work Zones
Many surveyors who work in/near live traffic encounter unique safety challenges as they are frequently exposed to fast moving vehicles. Unlike traditional work zones, safety countermeasures at … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Temporary Rumble Strips in Alerting Motorists in Short-Term Surveying Work Zones
Making Informed Decisions on Selecting Promising Work Zone Safety Treatments
Lack of detailed and accurate safety records on incidents in Australian work zones prevents a thorough understanding of the relevant risks and hazards. Consequently it is difficult to select … [Read more...] about Making Informed Decisions on Selecting Promising Work Zone Safety Treatments
Arkansas Secures Work Zone on I-30
Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) Project BB0306, the Sheppard to Highway 278 project, entailed undercutting the inside shoulder and overlaying an asphalt surface on I-30. To … [Read more...] about Arkansas Secures Work Zone on I-30